$4.$ Contextual perspectives on OB $($Connect$)$

Choose the correct term for each of the missing labels in this diagram.

A flowchart depicts systems approach to organizations. The flow is from inputs to outputs, through transformation. The inputs and outputs are represented in a circle, while the transformation is represented in a rectangle. Text corresponding to the inputs reads, $$Material inputs; human inputs; financial inputs; and information inputs.$$ Text corresponding to the transformation reads, $$Technology $($including manufacturing, operations, and service processes$).$ Text corresponding to the outputs reads, $$Products$/$services; profits$/$losses; employee behaviors; and new information.$$ The feedback from the outputs passes to the inputs, which is represented by a left arrow from the outputs to the inputs. The outputs have an impact on the environment, which is represented by a left arrow from the outputs to the environment. The environment in turn has an impact on the inputs, which is represented by a left arrow from the environment to the inputs.

A$.$ Human Inputs

B$.$ Technology

Select the correct answer for the following question.

If it is true that whenever a manager encounters a particular situation $($such as motivating employees to work harder$),$ and a single approach exists $($such as raising pay$)$ that will lead to the desired outcome, which perspective on organizational behavior is being supported?

The interactionalism perspective

The human relations perspective

The situational perspective

The universal perspective

Check the box under the aspect of the systems perspective to OB illustrated by the situation being described.

Example

Inputs

Process

Outputs

Sue is a manager at a large chemical plant for Exxon. She pulls up the most recent inventory reports to see if the plant$$s production targets are likely to be met.

After offshoring many employees$$ jobs and reducing pay for those who remain, the surviving employees of Acme go on strike.

Hershey has large manufacturing facilities that turn cocoa beans, sugar, and milk into a wide variety of delicious chocolate products.